Humber West

Humber West is a defunct provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2011, there were 8,403 eligible voters living within the district.[1]

Humber West
Newfoundland and Labrador electoral district
Humber West in relation to other districts in Newfoundland
Defunct provincial electoral district
LegislatureNewfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
District created1971
First contested1971
Last contested2011
Demographics
Population (2006)10,201
Electors (2011)8,403

The district includes the western part of Corner Brook, as well as the communities of Gallants, George's Lake, Pinchgut Lake and Spruce Brook. The district has elected a member of the governing party in every election since confederation, with the exception of future premier Danny Williams' by-election win two years before he led his Progressive Conservative Party to power.

The seat has been held by three former premiers of the province. From 2001 to 2010, premier Williams held the seat, from 1971 to 1979 the seat was represented by premier, Frank Moores and from 1966 to 1971 the seat was held by Joey Smallwood.

The riding voted for the party to form government in every election since Newfoundland became a province in 1949.

The district was abolished in 2015, and was succeeded by the new district of Corner Brook.

Members of the House of Assembly

The district has elected the following Members of the House of Assembly:

  Member Party Term
  Vaughn Granter Progressive Conservative 2011–2015
  Danny Williams Progressive Conservative 2001-2010
  Paul Dicks Liberal 1989-2001
  Ray Baird Progressive Conservative 1979-1989
  Frank Moores Progressive Conservative 1971-1979
  Joseph R. Smallwood Liberal 1966-1971
  Charles H. Ballam Liberal 1949-1966

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Election results
2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeVaughn Granter233559.38%–
LiberalDonna Luther83321.19%
  NDP Jordan Stringer 764 19.43%

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By-Election - February 15, 2011 On the resignation of Danny Williams, December 3, 2010
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeVaughn Granter210963.58%–
LiberalMark Watton109733.06%
  NDP Rosie Myers 112 3.38%

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2007 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeDanny Williams375587.92%–
LiberalMaurice Budgell51612.08%

[4]

2003 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeDanny Williams382368.72%–
LiberalEdward Buckle153327.56%
  NDP Matthew Robbins 207 3.72%

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By-election, 2001 On the resignation of Paul Dicks
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeDanny Williams360672.01%–
LiberalJune Alteen121524.26%
  NDP Kris Watton 186 3.71%
1999 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
LiberalPaul Dicks281458.40%
Progressive ConservativePat Callahan115223.91%–
  NDP Paul Bourgeois 852 17.68%

References
  1. "Summary of Polling Divisions HUMBER WEST" (PDF). Elections Newfoundland and Labrador. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  2. Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador
  3. Premier Announces Date for By-Election in District of Humber West
  4. Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2007. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
  5. Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2003. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2009.

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